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Mike Cameron has decided to retire from baseball.

It's an abrupt decision, but not altogether surprising when you think about it. Cameron, 39, was on a minor league deal with the Nats, and with Rick Ankiel and Roger Bernadina also around and Bryce Harper likely to be ready sometime in the first half, the veteran probably didn't see much of an opportunity. Cameron finishes his 17-year career with a .249/.338/.444 batting line, 278 homers and 297 steals to go along with three Gold Gloves and one All-Star game appearance. Sun, Feb 19, 2012 11:25:00 AM

The deal also includes a spring training invite. Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio hears that he'll earn $1 million if he makes the Opening Day roster, while the contract includes $750,000 in performance-based incentives. Cameron, 38, batted .203/.285/.359 with nine home runs and 27 RBI over 269 plate appearances this past year between the Red Sox and Marlins. He's better off as a fourth outfielder and right-handed bat off the bench at his advanced age, but his role for 2012 will likely hinge upon whether the Nationals think Bryce Harper is ready for the big leagues. Mon, Dec 19, 2011 05:39:00 PM

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Nationals have reached a deal with outfielder Mike Cameron.

Cameron was said to be engaging in "serious talks" with the Indians over the weekend, but the Nationals apparently swooped in with a better offer. Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports that it's a minor league deal. Cameron, 38, batted .203/.285/.359 with nine home runs and 27 RBI over 269 plate appearances this past year between Boston and Miami. He'll likely function as a backup outfielder if he makes the Opening Day roster. Mon, Dec 19, 2011 03:28:00 PM

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Indians are in "serious talks" with free agent outfielder Mike Cameron.

Terry Pluto of Cleveland Plain-Dealer and Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reported earlier that the Tribe had interest in the veteran outfielder, and it sounds like something could get done soon. Cameron, who turns 39 in January, batted just .203/.285/.359 with nine homers and 27 RBI over 269 plate appearances this past season, but he would fit the Indians' need for a right-handed hitting outfielder. Sun, Dec 18, 2011 01:53:00 PM

Depth Charts

Nationals catching prospect Raudy Read has been suspended 80 games without pay for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Read, 23, tested positive for Boldenone, a drug that is on the list of banned PEDs under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension will be effective at the beginning of the 2018 regular season. Read hit 17 homers with a .767 OPS for Double-A Harrisburg in 2017 and received a September callup to the Nationals after his minor league season was completed.

Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports believes that there's "virtually no chance" Daniel Murphy will be ready in time for Opening Day.

The Nationals haven't said as much yet, but everything points in that direction. Murphy has been able to take batting practice and field ground balls, but has yet to play in any game situations. Expect Howie Kendrick to fill in for him at second base until the veteran second baseman is ready to return.

Adam Eaton went 2-for-2 with a walk in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Easing into Grapefruit League action as he completes his recovery from last May's knee injury, Eaton has now reached base in four of his first five spring plate appearances. Barring a setback, Eaton should be ready for next week's opener, hitting atop the Nats' lineup while manning left field.

Nationals placed RHP Joe Ross on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Ross underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July and will miss the majority of the 2018 season. This move cleared out a 40-man roster spot for veteran reliever Joaquin Benoit, who was officially signed to a one-year, $1 million contract on Wednesday morning.

Glover was shut down upon arriving to camp due to right shoulder inflammation and he hasn't put it behind him just yet. If this sounds familiar, it should. Glover went down with a sore shoulder last June and failed to make it back. Opening Day would appear in question right now.